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AI Watch: 3 Tactical AI Trends in Higher Ed Marketing You Can’t Ignore
Discover 3 tactical AI trends in higher ed—including Agentic AI and GEO—that help small teams work smarter and connect with mission-fit students.
Case Study: How Universities Use Generative AI
When exploring how universities use generative AI in their marketing efforts, Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) offers a standout example of thoughtful adoption and real-world integration. Rather than chasing trends or launching flashy tools, PLNU’s approach is...
Mission, Rest, and Renewal: A Christmas Message for Higher Ed Marketers
As we approach the end of a long, often frantic semester, this Christmas message for higher ed marketers is one of gratitude and necessary reflection. If you are like the teams I talk to every day, you are tired. You have navigated the enrollment cliff. You have...
Decoding GEO: What It Is and Why It Should Be In Your Marketing Strategy
Have you heard of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)? It’s an evolution of SEO that simply can’t be ignored as you prepare your higher ed websites for generation Alpha. The key to SEO–or Search Engine Optimization–is understanding the mechanics of search engines...
Private College Branding Strategy: Standing Out in a Crowded Market
One of the most effective skills for enrollment marketing success is developing a robust private college branding strategy. I talk with presidents and marketing VPs at private institutions every week, and I hear the same frustration again and again: "We are the...
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